Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-05
THIRD DAY AT IVY CITY.
A Refreshing Breeze to Encourage the
Horses.

1t was warm enough at Ivy City to-day, The
third day OF the meeting but it was decidedly
more pleasant than yesterday, as there was gen
Tie OUT STEADY breeze. In the shade OF the granC
stand it was not uncomfortable as the breeze hai
| full sweep. There was an improvement in the at
| tendance over yesterday.
| CRIT1CIZING CALDWELL.
| On the quarter-stretch MIR. Caldwell the starter
was severely criticized for his action in suspend
| Ing Mccarthy, the jockey, after the second race
| yesterday. The general comment at the track was
that Caldwell has a special spite against McCal
| thy, and that he was mad because the latter had
made winning race. Officers OF the Jockey Club
starter had done right and that they approved his
action. They denied that there was any spite
work about 1t, and said that Mccarthy kept break
ing away, thus preventing fair start, and when
he was reproved for 1t he answered with insOlence
DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE.
Ex-senator Simon Cameron was at the track
yesterday and he enjoyed the sport. He sat dur.
ing the entire afternoon On the piazza OF the club
house talking horse to Mr.. Jno. Chamberlain, Capt
Davis and several others.
The club house is now the resort Of those who
drive out In private carriages and each afternoon
there IS q select and pleasant party gathered on
pretty well represented. Senator Cameron and
ladies, Mrs. Secretary Whitney, Mrs. Townsend,
Gen. Sheridan and ladies were in attendance.
THE CARD FOR TO-DAY
COuGdlucu i've races anu Inc SpOTJ WAS very 8OOO
There was some disappointment that there were
not more starters for the Brentwood stakes, but
Omaha was regarded as too fast for the two-year-
olds to compete with her. But the other races all
alled well and afforded fine sport.
In the first race fifteen started. Many preferred
Pasha because OF his performance in winning the
opening race OF the first day. but Miss Daily also
had hackers.
pretty sure winner but there was quiet tip out
on Panama, it being said that he was not out for
the money In the handicap ON the first day, but
BETTING ON THE FIRST RACE WAS AS FOLLOWS:
Germania, 10 to /; Miss Daily, 20 to 1: Ladie An
toinette, 80 to l. Henrietta, 10 to l; Jegburg, to
/; Thristless, 20 to l. Therocles, 20 to- Rosetta,
30 to 1; pMa LAB 80 to l. Nat Goodwin to-
morning from Brooklyn and rode in the races to
day.
THE PROGRAM TO-DAY.
The entries and weights for to-day were as fol-
lows:
First race-Purse $500, of which 800 to second
for 3 year-olds and upward. Six furlongs. Pasha,
11Opounds; Anarchy, 1OS; Donovan 1O7; Plum ,er.
1875; George Angus, Io7; Jegburg, l05; Rosetta,
1O1; Diable, 81; Ladie Antoinette 81.
Second race-The Army and Navy stakes for all
ages go each half forfeit or 80 II declared by
April 90 with 500 added, Of which $50 to second.
Panama, 1903; Lafitte, 101; Bess, 10o Bessie, 100;
NJ Mitchell 81; Captain, SO; Adon's ea suitor,
Third face-The Brentwood stakes, for 2-year-
olds go each NJ IT, or $10if declared by April 90;
with 500 added, or which $3.50 to second, and $50
to third. To carry ITO pounds; sex allowances.
The winner OF the Youthful Stakes to carry lbs.
extra. Five furlongs. Nominations TONGUE,
vini, 107.
Fourth race-A handicap sweepstakes Of s25
each, or only SO II declared with 5000 added, OF
which $3.50 to second. Entries to close Tuesday,
May 3; weights to be posted on Wednesday, May
4, by p. M, and declarations to be made by p.
n. One mile and an eighth. Barnum, 119pounds;
Fifth race-Purse $780, Of which 800 to second,
for 3-year-olds and upward. The winner to be
sol sod at a yeti for for Less r. allowed
lib pounds; Glendon, 1O6; Frankie B, lO7: Mi
Desperand1m, 102; jessie, so; Triple Cross, So;
Belmont, 81; Lgan, 102.
The Winner of the First Race.
Patrocles wins the first race; Anarchy second
Time, 1.16.
The Races Yesterday.
A GOOD DAYS SPORT, WHICH COMPENSATED FOR THE
WARN WEATHER.
The races at Ivy City yesterday were good and
the sport more than compensated for the warm
weather.
The first event OF the day was mile dash for q
purse or $500. There were eleven starters and
some delay was caused in getting the field of,
owing to the cutting up OF George Angus. Finally
they were sent on pretty well in bunch, Village
Boy having somewhat the best OF 1t, Jennie B.
second. At the half Jennie B. showed in front and
Punka went up to second place, Nettle having re-
tanned third from the start. Turning into the
stretch Nellie Van left the bunch and closed with
Jennie B., but she was able to overhaul her. and
Jennie b won by two lengths, in the good time Of
l :43; Nellie Van second, Punka third. Mutuals
paid $3435. After the race the knowing ones who
mad had me advantage OF the quiet tip on Jennie
B. went about saying 81 could have told you; I
knew she was the best OF the lot"
The second race the n G oh f0r fhrao
year-Olds, mad fourteen contestants. Shortly be-
lore the race rumor went all around that Lizzie
done the fastest work OF this season on the track
Those who thought they had good thing to them
selves on Lizzie Baker were surprised to see odds
Of only to posted against her. Raymond car
ried q great deal OF money at IN to /. Tom Hood
had done so badly the day before that odds of to
a Maa him. me- There The
lead, Tom Hood close second, Mi Desperandum
ter Tom Hood went TO the front, Mi Dasperandum
fourth fourth RSSmR nth sam Keene sixth. and the
Reed. Valiant Mater1s, Lizzie Baker and Branch all
close up, In the back stretch Raymond went up
leader. but Hood stayed in front and finished an
easy winner by three lengths; Raymond, second
Lzze Baker, bad third Time, IA. Mutuals
The third race was dash OF six furlongs, with
CatesDy, Gelding, Mattawan, Maid, Gold Bond,
Mao q! Inc MlSL, Miss Charmer, Black Prince,
Longnght, Bellr1nger, and Britannia as starters
britannia was hot favortte, though Longiight
had some strong hackers There was prompt
the faith OF his hackers by remaining there all the
way round, and finishing an easy winner, Malta
wan second, Miss Charmer third. Time, 1.16hf
MutualS paid 1886.
In the fourth race, free handicap sweepstakes
Ior tnroe-year-oldS and upward, one mile, Rich
mond was big favorite, though Herbert was wen
thOugnt OF Dy many. The start was prompt, Rich
m0nd In the lead, Miss Goodrich second. Herbert
sinton, and Drake close up, in the order named.
At the nrst quarter Herbert showed in 'front.' Rich
mond running easily. At the lower turn Rich
mona went forward and held his place to the end,
lniSnng an easy winner, Herbert second, Miss
G00drich third Time, Las. Mutuals paid $3.50.
=. Tne last race OF the day was one Of the best OF
tne meetlng. There were eleven starters, Bram-
nies0n oeing the favorite, with Maggie Mitchell
csose up N the betting. The distance was six fur
longs and there was wearisome delay In getting
the norses on. Finally, when the patience OF the
spectators was exhausted, the field was started.
MISS Daly IN 'front.' Maggie Mitchell second, Calera
third AT the half BrambletOn was In 'front.' In
Inc nomeStretch the contest was entirely between
branbleton and Maggie Mitchell. After driving
nnisn Mitcheu got under the wire first, half 9
length ahead OF Brambleton; Pat sheedy q bad
DAILY, The Jnt, Crittenden, Ella May, Calera,
MaJoI, an0 John Alexander also ran.
GOV. Fitzhugh Lee, OF Virginia, was visitor at
IVY CITY yesterday. He was given big informal
reception on the quarter stretch, where his many
TRENDS c0ngregated about him to grasp his hand.
ne was made judge Of the races
RANGE or THH THHRMOMHfxR-The following
Mefs me rsadfngs at tho signal onace to-day: IA